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So access to a mineral lick? Never thought of that really until they were intriduced to main flock.

Can I ask about why some of you wait until turning them out with weaning the rest of the flock. I have got 5 and only 1 should really be on a bottle at this point. I need them outside asap really and just keeping two inside, one lamb for company. I was thinking maybe a pen in the field where...

Yes, yes you can ;-)

Well same :-) but trying not to have a last minute panic in winter tbh ha! Desktop based - you've lost me - tell me what you mean. Ours is pasture and would help with water insight.

May I ask what you are using sample wise please- new to this and wondered what others were using.

Has anyone done the soil testing options? I have had mine approved but wondered if anyone had tried and tested suppliers before I blindly google.

Thanks, will check dates.

Can anyone advise on the scheme pay out dates? My SFI was approved and started in February - but no communication about payment date or timelines.

Yeah I want to apply for what I can, yes I think it is capital and I have a list for the schemens for March. How does it all get paid - in parts throughout the year?

Ah that's good, I can try manage the poaching but still need to chuck a bale in a field.

Interesting, I hadn't thought about this at all. Just done an SFI application and need to look at CS carefully. I could bring mine in to feed but a lot of hassle and time compared to putting a bale in the field.

I'm really struggling with the applications. Some of my parcels have warnings on them but I need them included for capital (walls) do I just ignore the warning? Some fo the schemes online don't appear? PA1 Implementation plan for instance - how do you apply for that if it's not there for you to...

You are handier than I, I might know a person that can though. Thanks very much.

I have confused myself somewhere. Anyway submitted and done with this. My first time applying so I will see how I go.

I have had to ring them as one option ive tried gives me an error and says i'm moorland - so god knows.